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Compare bus and flight for Faro to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Faro to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $151 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.4 - 3.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $151, while a flight costs an average of $617.
Distance: 894 miles (1439 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$617 Average price | $151 Average price Cheapest | $427 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 33m Average total duration Fastest 4h 33m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 30h 43m Average total duration 30h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.3 - 8.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Faro to Lyon:
A bus is $467 (€390) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Faro to Lyon costing on average $617 (€516).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 30h 43m.
You'll arrive about 12h 58m sooner (4h 33m by flight vs 17h 31m by car). Tickets start at around $617 (€516) compared to roughly $427 (€357) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom Faro to Lyon
How to get from Faro to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Faro to Lyon is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
U2751512:50 PM2h20Faro Airport4:10 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$1011One-way0 transfers
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U2751512:50 PM2h20Faro Airport4:10 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$1011One-way0 transfers
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U2751512:50 PM2h20Faro Airport4:10 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$1011One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 PM38h25Faro, Terminal Rodoviário2:45 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$1241One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM32h10Faro, Terminal Rodoviário5:10 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$1401One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:15 AM29h15Faro, Terminal Rodoviário5:30 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$1521One-way1 transfer
TP1906 · TP4706:10 PM16h45Faro Airport11:55 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$1071One-way1 transfer
TP1908 · TP4706:05 AM4h50Faro Airport11:55 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$1441One-way1 transfer
TP1906 · TP4726:10 PM22h35Faro Airport5:45 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$1481One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Faro to Lyon:
A bus is $467 (€390) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Faro to Lyon costing on average $617 (€516).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 30h 43m.
- Around 30 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Faro and Lyon as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Faro Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Faro, Terminal Rodoviário and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
- Travel with Transavia France, easyJet, Volotea, TAP Portugal, Iberia, BA Euroflyer, Swiss, Eurowings, BA Cityflyer, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, Lufthansa, Vueling, British Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Lyon by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lyon by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Transavia France, easyJet, Volotea.
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